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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,023.35, 373,999.62 and 148,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,023.35, 373,999.62 and 148,515 is: 204,943.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,023.35 : 373,999.62 = 148,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,023.35/373,999.62 = 148,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,023.35x = 373,999.62 × 148,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,023.35x = 55,544,553,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,553,564.30/271,023.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,943.79

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